A COVID-19 alert for Goulburn has been expanded to include an extra day after hundreds of people underwent testing yesterday.
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The exposure alert for the Shell Coles Express Big Merino has been expanded to include May 19 from 1:45pm to 2:05pm.
The timeframe, originally May 23-24, was changed as household contacts of the original case tested positive and their potential infectious period included additional days in NSW.
NSW Health put out a list of exposure sites on Tuesday night which included:
- Shell Coles Express Big Merino, Goulburn - 10.00 to 11.30am, Monday, May 24 (expanded to include May 19)
- Trapper's Bakery, Sowerby Street, Goulburn - 10.30am to 11.30am, Monday, May 24
In NSW no new locally acquired cases of COVID-19 have been recorded in the 24 hours to 8pm last night.
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According to the Southern NSW Local Health District 236 people were tested at Goulburn Base Hospital, more than 200 at Laverty Pathology and more than 90 at Capital Pathology in Goulburn on June 2.
"We are really happy with the fantastic response from the community," a spokesperson said.
"We encourage everyone to get tested."
Health district director of medical services Dr Liz Mullins urged community members to get tested.
"Getting tested was the best thing anyone can do," she said.
So far, COVID-19 contact tracers have been in touch with:
- 129 people form the Trappers Bakery in Goulburn, and
- 7 people from Shells Coles Express Big Merino in Goulburn
Trappers Bakery Goulburn is closed today as they continue to work with NSW Health to ensure the safety of the community.
A post on social media said:
"Trappers Bakery is a long-established, family-owned local business priding ourselves on great Australian values, delivering the best service and products to our local customers and visitors to the region.
We're looking forward to reopening our doors as soon as possible and serving up our famous Trappers pies and delightful sweet treats."
Shell Coles Express Goulburn remains open.
Anyone who lines in Goulburn, or has visited since May 19, has been asked to be especially vigilant for even the mildest of cold-like symptoms, and is urged to come forward for testing immediately if they appear, then isolate until a negative result is received.
Additionally, anyone who has recently had symptoms should also get tested.
Where to get tested
Two pop-up COVID-19 testing clinics are now open in Goulburn, as well as the testing clinic at Goulburn Base Hospital. See below for more information, including location and hours of operation:
Goulburn Base Hospital - old main entrance
This is a walk-in clinic, no appointment required, and all ages are welcome. Online pre-registration is available by calling 1800 218 348 or online registration form is available here.
Hours of operation are: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 9am to 5pm.
Pop-up Clinics:
Laverty, Seiffert Oval, Verner Street, Goulburn.
This is a drive through clinic, no appointment required, and all ages welcome.
Hours of operation are: Thursday, 8am to 5pm.
Capital Pathology, 127 Bourke Street, Goulburn.
This is a walk-in clinic and has disabled access. No appointment required, and all ages welcome.
Hours of operation are: Thursday, 8am to 4pm.
If you get tested, please remember to isolate until a negative result is returned.
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